Apply Repellent

When used according to label directions, EPA-registered tick repellents can make you less attractive to ticks! EPA-registered products have been tested for safety and effectiveness. Choose a repellent here.

Ticks in Your Yard!

Ticks make a cozy home in your yard. This meme explains that the riskiest areas to encounter ticks are the woods and the edge of the woods, but ticks still hang out in your lawn! Download this infographic and share!

Find the Ticks!

It's easier to see ticks on light-colored fabric than on dark! Wear light-colored clothing outdoors to improve chances of seeing and removing ticks before they bite!

Just Bathe

Shower or bathe within 2 hours after being outdoors to prevent Lyme disease! You'll have time for a thorough tick check and any unattached ticks may wash off.Check out the science behind this tip.​Download infographic

Permethrin Treatment

Blacklegged ticks thrive in the moist environment provided by dead leaves! Before clearing or playing in the leaves, treat your clothing with permethrin. Permethrin can prevent tick bites and lasts for several washings! ​Check out this study.​Download infographic

Ticks on the Move!

Watch the adult female blacklegged ticks in the video above. Are they easier to spot on the light or dark fabric? ​

Use a Hot Dryer!

Your dryer can kill blacklegged ticks! After time outdoors, put your clothing directly into the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks! Read the ​research.​Download infographic